Finding Your Common Name Ancestor

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
Genealogy
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Henderson County Public Library
Room: Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
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Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Using a case study with different records such as Census, Vital, Land, Church, and Probate records we will create a Friends, Associates and Neighbors (F.A.N.) club.  We will also discuss why we need to use a F.A.N.

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Disclaimer

The Henderson County Public Library (HCPL) occasionally uses photographs and/or video of patrons in its publications such as brochures, newsletters, magazines, web and social media sites, display boards, or other non-HCPL publications. By attending this program, you are granting HCPL permission to use your and/or your child’s image for future promotional materials/content for the library. By attending, you also understand that once your image is posted on the Internet, the image can be downloaded. 

If you do not want your and/or your child’s photo taken, please contact Danielle Anguish for children’s programs at danguish@hcpl.org or (270) 826-3712 ext. 3. For teen programs please contact Glennese Patterson at gpatterson@hcpl.org or call (270) 826-3712 ext. 4.

Diseases Our Ancestors Faced and How Those Illnesses Changed Our World

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Genealogy
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Henderson County Public Library
Room: Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Many if not most of the presentations at RootsTech appropriately focus on identifying and documenting ancestors to grow our family trees.  But what was it like to live in years gone by and what challenges did our ancestors face?  As a ph

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Disclaimer

The Henderson County Public Library (HCPL) occasionally uses photographs and/or video of patrons in its publications such as brochures, newsletters, magazines, web and social media sites, display boards, or other non-HCPL publications. By attending this program, you are granting HCPL permission to use your and/or your child’s image for future promotional materials/content for the library. By attending, you also understand that once your image is posted on the Internet, the image can be downloaded. 

If you do not want your and/or your child’s photo taken, please contact Danielle Anguish for children’s programs at danguish@hcpl.org or (270) 826-3712 ext. 3. For teen programs please contact Glennese Patterson at gpatterson@hcpl.org or call (270) 826-3712 ext. 4.

RootsTech 2024 General Session

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Genealogy
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Henderson County Public Library
Room: Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Watch the closing general session of RootsTech 2024 and hear from platinum sponsor Storied.  Also, Steve Rockwood, president and CEO of Family Search International, will make a special announcement. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Disclaimer

The Henderson County Public Library (HCPL) occasionally uses photographs and/or video of patrons in its publications such as brochures, newsletters, magazines, web and social media sites, display boards, or other non-HCPL publications. By attending this program, you are granting HCPL permission to use your and/or your child’s image for future promotional materials/content for the library. By attending, you also understand that once your image is posted on the Internet, the image can be downloaded. 

If you do not want your and/or your child’s photo taken, please contact Danielle Anguish for children’s programs at danguish@hcpl.org or (270) 826-3712 ext. 3. For teen programs please contact Glennese Patterson at gpatterson@hcpl.org or call (270) 826-3712 ext. 4.

Paleography: Handwriting Studies for Genealogy

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Genealogy
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Henderson County Public Library
Room: Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Handwritten manuscripts are a way of life in archival and genealogical research.  Some are easy to read, some not so much.  This lecture will introduce you to common types of handwriting from the middle ages and share ideas on how to rea

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Disclaimer

The Henderson County Public Library (HCPL) occasionally uses photographs and/or video of patrons in its publications such as brochures, newsletters, magazines, web and social media sites, display boards, or other non-HCPL publications. By attending this program, you are granting HCPL permission to use your and/or your child’s image for future promotional materials/content for the library. By attending, you also understand that once your image is posted on the Internet, the image can be downloaded. 

If you do not want your and/or your child’s photo taken, please contact Danielle Anguish for children’s programs at danguish@hcpl.org or (270) 826-3712 ext. 3. For teen programs please contact Glennese Patterson at gpatterson@hcpl.org or call (270) 826-3712 ext. 4.

Cool Kids: Connecting Young Kids to Their Ancestors

4:00pm - 5:15pm
Adults
Genealogy
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Henderson County Public Library
Room: Pittsburg Tank & Tower Event Suite ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 51
Event Details:

It’s never too early to start connecting your kids or grandchildren to their ancestors through simple, fun, and meaningful activities.  Research shows that children who know their family stories are more resilient, have higher self-esteem, in

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Disclaimer

The Henderson County Public Library (HCPL) occasionally uses photographs and/or video of patrons in its publications such as brochures, newsletters, magazines, web and social media sites, display boards, or other non-HCPL publications. By attending this program, you are granting HCPL permission to use your and/or your child’s image for future promotional materials/content for the library. By attending, you also understand that once your image is posted on the Internet, the image can be downloaded. 

If you do not want your and/or your child’s photo taken, please contact Danielle Anguish for children’s programs at danguish@hcpl.org or (270) 826-3712 ext. 3. For teen programs please contact Glennese Patterson at gpatterson@hcpl.org or call (270) 826-3712 ext. 4.